Topic: Arts and Culture

The Amernet String Quartet
Arts and Culture | January 8, 2016

Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by The New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet will feature soprano Rachel Calloway.

Ai Ja, Min, and Sue Kim
Arts and Culture | December 18, 2015

Long before K-pop, there were the Kim Sisters. Now an Eadington Fellow is exploring what their meteroic rise on Las Vegas entertainment scene has to do with American ideals of beauty, citizenship and capitalism amidst Cold War politics.

Daniella Toscano
Arts and Culture | December 9, 2015

51ԹϺ alumna Daniella Toscano’s task was to do something that’s been done thousands of times, yet make it look new. Go behind the scenes with the costume designer for 'A Christmas Carol.'

Rockapella
Arts and Culture | November 23, 2015

Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes combined with Rockapella's rich five-part vocal sound mixed with rock, jazz, rhythm & blues, and doo-wop.

Poster for a Christmas Carol
Arts and Culture | November 16, 2015

This special production is directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival's Brian Vaughn and stars television's Armin Shimerman as Ebenezer Scrooge.

opening of the Stardust Golf Course
Arts and Culture | November 16, 2015

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project at 51ԹϺ University Libraries documents the rich history of our region’s Jewish people and a city they transformed.

51ԹϺ Wind Orchestra performs
Arts and Culture | November 12, 2015

Proceeds benefit students invited to perform at the grand finale of the Festival des Anches d’Azur. The 51ԹϺ Wind Orchestra is the first American organization ever invited.

girl reading a book
Arts and Culture | November 10, 2015

51ԹϺ’s Black Mountain Institute heads into its second decade: A roundtable discussion on mission, money, and dreams in the Republic of Letters.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Arts and Culture | November 6, 2015

A place of support for graduate students? A space for writers to solidify their ideas? A venue for provocative conversations? The Black Mountain Institute is that and more. This series examines its impact on 51ԹϺ and its plans for the future.

Trial by Jury
Arts and Culture | November 2, 2015

"Trial by Jury" & "The Beautiful Bridegroom" will be featured in 51ԹϺ Opera’s Nov. 12-13 performances in Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall.